Chapter 329

Chapter 329

Fortunately, Cole still had enough sense to cooperate with Alessia. Only as he collapsed onto the bed did he finally let himself go.

Alessia sighed, then went to the bathroom to soak a washcloth in hot water. She returned and gently wiped his face and neck.

“Honestly, you’re not even much of a drinker. Why try to keep up with everyone

else?”

“I won’t do it again.” Even through the haze of alcohol, Cole always answered

Alessia without hesitation.

“Miss Morton, here’s the hangover remedy,” the butler called, knocking at the door.

Alessia took the mug, closing the door behind her.

“Sit up and have a few sips. It’ll help.” She eased Cole upright, supporting him as he

drank.

The room was quiet, harsh white light buzzing overhead. Once Cole lay back down, Alessia switched off the main light, leaving only the dim lamp on the bedside table.

phone vibrated. She

Cole find you yet?” Esme’s voice was tinged with

“He did. Don’t worry.”

you coming back?” Mia’s

murmuring her name, reaching

only then did he settle

don’t think I’ll make it back tonight,” she said softly. “Can you grab my textbooks for me tomorrow? I’ll meet you

it, got it–we know what’s up!” Esme sounded barely able to contain her excitement.

what was going through their minds, but she didn’t bother to call back and explain. Instead, she gently patted Cole’s chest, soothing him until his restless

carefree, enjoying campus life,

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let his guard down, allowing himself to be vulnerable and show

much…” With the example of his parents, Parrish and Jade–the perfect couple–Cole had never

she leaned down and pressed

glow of the bedside lamp bathed the room in warmth, making the moment tender

in Dorm 206, her friends

in excitement.

Esme and

finally showed up,”

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